BEIJING -- Daniel Cormier's Olympic dream died Thursday morning when the Lafayette wrestler withdrew from the Olympic Games competition at 96 kg (211.5 lbs.) because of health concerns.

Details of the story remained unclear early Thursday but a release by the U.S. Olympic Committee said Cormier became dehydrated and received treatment from USOC medical staff at the Poly Clinic in the Athlete Village and at a local hospital.

After consultation with Cormier, his coaches and the medical staff, it was decided that Cormier would not compete because of precautionary reasons.

Cormier apparently was healthy when he weighed in for the competition at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday and received his draw for the competition.

USOC officials said Cormier had rehydrated by Thursday morning. The 29-year-old Oklahoma State product is expected to have a complete recovery.

For Cormier, the withdrawal eliminated his chance to redeem a bitter fourth-place finish at the Athens Olympics in 2004.

According to international rules, there can be no replacement after weigh-in is held, so there will be no U.S. entry at the weight class.